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, 1887-10-30
One of Nc Coy,s Escapades.

James Preston, one of the best known
cowboys who ever mounted a broncho in
this section, formerly knew Mccoy quite
well, having met him upon numerous &C.
casions during the progress of various
roundups. To a LEADER reporter Jim
recently satated that Mccoy was regarded
as a first class cowman and a rather agree
able fellow. Opon one occasion the fugi-
tive and a diminutive ''puncher' named
Tip Hamilton became engaged in a quar-
rel at a resort north of Cheyenne. Ham
iltou made up in nerve what he lacked in
size. After roundly abusing the Texas
man he concluded with ''open your
mouth if you dare. Speak a single word
and I'll put a rope around Your neck and
drag you back to Texas" To the TRADE
Mccoy responded dogRedly: Just keep
your hands off me Hamilton. It'll be
worse for both of us if you touch me-.
At the time Preston mentally branded
the desperate as a coYard, but is now
firmly convinced that he calculated to
aggravate Hamilton into a personal en-
counter and then kill him.
, 1887-10-30
A u eamery for Cheyenne.

w. A. Carpenter, a representative Of
Sutton and Aurors, Neb., creameries, is
n the city looking about with a view to
establishing a plant for the production of
butter aud cheese in Cheyenne. The
Sutton concern with which the gentleman
is connected formerly marketed a portion
of the output of their establishment in
this city, George A. Draper handling
their butter when in the grocery business.
There is certainly a fine opening for a
creamery in this city, and AS it requires
but about $1,000 to establish one, the
project will doubtlessly be successful.
Mr.. Carpenter will confer with the
board of trade upon the subject before re-
turning to Nebraska.
, 1887-10-30
ThE MILE RACE.
DR.. stevens Defeats Richard Ashworth
Easily.

For some time the mile foot race be-
tween DR.. Stevens and Richard Ashworth,
an English cattleman who has lived in
this city for several years, has been the
all absorbing topic of conversation. The
event was arranged for last fall. but wss
definitely postponed on accoun of unpro-
pitious weather.
The race drew a crowd of $50 spectators
at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon.
A greater portion of the assemblage COM
prlsed lady and gentlemen friends of the
competitors. In addition there was a
liberal attendance of sports and admirers
of the athletic.
Both gentlemen presented a splendid
appearance when stripped. though it was
evident that Mr.. Ashworth had not been
trained as much as DIR. Stevens. Bets
were freely made, with no favorite.
A fair start was made when the word
was given. Ashworth set the pace at a
lively c%anter, while Stevens trotted along
leisurely a few yards in the rear.
At the half Ashworth still led, but was
breathing heavily, while the doctor was
apparently as fresh as at the start.
On the last quarter it was conceded
that Stevens was the winner, as he moved
up to Ashworth apparently without an
effort, while the latter was too exhausted
to essay a squirt.
At the distance post Stevens passed
Ashworth at a jog and walked under the
wire in the very good time of 5:3sf, his
competitor arriving a moment later.
The half was made In PAT.
The race WAS for a purse of 5000 and
fully 81, 500 changed hands on the result.
, 1887-10-30

The Expert Says that silver Crown is a
Rich District.

While at Hot Springs, Ark, recently,
Receiver Garrard, of the land Office, met
and held a long conference with Prof.
Aughey, ex-territorial ~geologist, a man
who labored earnestly for the mineral
development of Wyoming while in Office.
The professor is at present superintendent
for the company which recently reopened
the famous Bear mines, twenty-five miles
from Hot Springs. The organization
purchased $3.50 900 worth of machinery
four months ago, and although their plant
has been in operation only a portion of
that period, profits sufficient to cover the
inaugural expenses have already been
realized.
Prof. Aughey, in addition to receiving
a large salary from the company which
enjoys the benefit of his knowledge and
experience, is i'll receipt of a handsome
income from royalties upon improved
methods for the treatment of ore, discov-
cred and patented by himself. In con-
versing with DR.. Garrard, Prof. Aughey
said of Silver Crown:
I'm my present situation [ have no
reason or object for commenting upon
the prospects of the district, either dis.
p~aragingly or with favor. Prospecting
has peer carried on there for the past ff-
teen years or more, but the actual
work of development has scarcely com
menced. When depth is reached it will
be learned that the mines are richer thar
even the enthusiastic owners have sus'
pected. L will stake my reputation upon
the assertion that there are large quaint.
ties of rich ore in Silver Crown, and thai
it will be one of the best camps in the
country in time. Why capitalists have
not been attracted to the district is mex.
plicable to me. Money, and a great deaI
of it, is to be made right there by proper
management.
The opinion of such a man as Prof.
Aughey is not to be considered lightly.
He is recognized as an authority upon al
questions pertaining to mining.
, 1887-10-30
Boswell Resigns.

N. K. Boswell, of Laramie City, chief
of the stock detectives, has rendered his
resignation, which has been accepted by
the executive committee. No one has
yet been selected to succeed him, but the
secret work Of the. association will be
prosecuted as heretofore. Mf.}BGGswell
occupied the position which he has Just
resigned since 1883, and has frequently
rendered good service. He intends to
hereafter live on his ranch, which is To-
Gated seven miles from Laramie.
, 1887-10-30
To Take a Vacation.

G. Z. Longhurst, the popular and eff
cient express agent, who has been sta,
toned at this point for several years.
will soon leave for the East to enjoy a
well earned vacation. During his alb
sence o. B. Ramey, who arrived from
Omaha last evening, will represent the
express company. The gentleman is not
unknown to Cheyenne people, having
oficiated as agent here several years ago.
During his former in%cumbency Mr.
Ramey, who is a valued employe OF the
company, earned the respect of citizens
with whom he became acquainted.
, 1887-10-30
DECISIONS
Some Land Cases In Which Judgments
Have Been Given.

Thomas A. Douglas contested the claim
of VIM. Myers to a desert entry in Lara.
mic county. Decided in favor OF the
contestant and cancellation recommended.
Chas. A. Nicol VS.. Ora E. Kerr, D. L..
E. covering the southeas. quarter of Sec
ton 80, township 20 north, range 80 west
Carbon county,. Recommends cancella-
ton of the entry on the ground that the
land was not desert in character.
Linkletter vs.. Perkins. Desert entry in
Carbon county. Recommended In favor
of claimant.
Bogue VS.. Thompson, johnson county;
timber culture, in favor of contestant.
Downey VS.. jackson, timber culture.
Albany county; recommending that the
case be dismissed.
Davis Us. Brown, desert entry. Albany
county; recommending that entry be not
cancelled.
Clarkson vs.. Moreton Frewen, johnson
county, timber culture; cancellation rec
commended.
Brown VS.. Miner, johnson county, des-
ert entry. Cancellation recommended.
Wilson Gregory, Laramie county,
t;mhor o,I, ao'~E' oscillation recon-
mended.
Mcdowell VS.. Rowan, Albany county,
timber culture. Recommended for can-
collation..
Gable VS.. Peterson, Laramie county,
desert entry. Recommended for c~ancella
ton.
Robertson vs.. Eckland, timber culture
in Laramie county. Recommended for
cancellation.
Wilson vs.. Harper, homestead, Lara.
ME county. Recommended for cancella-
ton on the ground Of abandonment.
Hewes VS., Marvin, timber culture in
Crook county. Recommended for cancel
latiOn.
, 1887-10-30
An Unfortunate Unfortunate.

Geo. Wright is the name of a cripple
whose only means of locomotion is a cart,
which bis physical condition forces him
to occupy while propelling 1t about the
streets There was such a jam at the
depot last evening that his vehicle was
capsized Just as he was leaving the space
Immediately east of the baggage room.
It was not until Wright reached the
Leighton hotel he discovered that in the
melee he had lost an envelope containing
$57.25 all the ready money he possessed.
, 1887-10-30

The Adana, one of the five new sleep.
ers recently constructed by the Pullman
company for the Union Pacific, was at
tached to the westbound train last even
ing. The car is one of the most costly
and deliberately furnished coaches ever
manufactured. The material is of the
best %obtainable, while the work cannot be
excelled. The decorations are magnificent,
even %extravagant. Seats are upholstered
with blue velvet, while costly mirrors are
on all sides. The interior painting is the
handiwork of superior artists. The car is
SO fitted that it can be lighted by electric
ity. The buffet attachments, which will
not be used at present, are most COM
plete.
, 1887-10-30
TOW N TALK
cosby Little paragraphs Picked UP
Throughout the City.

The maximum temperature yesterday
was Gle, the minimum 29o.
All trains were precisely on time last
evening. though there is no %diminution
in the traffic.
John Roberts, whose Office is in the
Post block, is loaning money at IL per
cent on real estate.
The advance sale of seats for the pre-
sentation of Vim, tomorrow night, was
very large yesterday;
A small army of men is now employed
on the Thomas block. and the walls are
growing like mushrooms.
A landscape painting in oil done for
DR. IGarrari by Miss Sarah Frost, took
the first premium at the Vincennes Qnd.)
fair.
1t is practically settled that the board
of trade will expend several hundred dol
lars in advertising Cheyenne in outside
newspapers.
Cheyenne has reached a unique stage
of the game when a whelp like johnson
rushes forward as the champion of un-
protected virtue.
MI. Newman has prepared the first of
a number of polished cubes of Rawhide
marble to be forwarded to the Union Pa
ci6c chemist for analysis.
Jennie Strong, wife of VIM. H. Strong,
has sued for a divorce and custody of
children. Strong is the man who at
tempted suicide several months ago.
While in Carbon recently Veterinary
Hopkins was called upon to examine a
horse said to be affected with CHAMBERS.
The animal was suffering from an silment
of an entirely different nature.
DR.. Garrard, in the official report of lis
eastern trip, states hat every man who
viewed the beautiful first lady of the land
was guilty of a violation of the provisions
of the commandment which says that
mo man shall covet his neighbours wife"
The Kinder Sinfouie to be given by
the ladies of the Episcopal church at
Library hall Tuesday evening should be
literally patronized. In addition to the
fact that the object is a worthy one the
entertainment, which is of musical char
acter, will be a rare treat.
A minor accident occurred il the
Union Pacific yards here yesterday. A
switchman, while in the act of boarding a
locomotive, missed his footing and wa
thrown quite violently. Aside from a
Disagreement which will slightly mar his
facial contour, he escaped uninjured.
The new comedy Vim, with the great
Neil Burgess in the leading role, will be
presented at the opera house to morrow
night. Burgess is the only comedian who
ever succeeded IN portraying such charac,
tiers as Widow Bedott" and Josiah
Puffy's Wife" The support is said to
be most excellent.
A well known officer wagered a box of
cigars upon a rather unusual proposition
yesterday. A rather dissolute character
who has often figured in the police courts,
was observed to be selling fresh beef about
secluded streets yesterday, whereat the
officer bet that the peddier would occupy
a cell in the county Jail before Tuesday
morning.
, 1887-10-30
One of the Best.

Uunder its present management, THE
CHEYENNE LEADER is one of the best
and most popular dailies in the West.
Its influence and popularity is increasing
with steady step.
, 1887-10-30

superintendent Wurtele, TouhoY and
Deuel., were yesterday engaged in arrang-
ing a new time card to 90 into effect on
the 18th proximo, after which date the
six passenger trains will arrive at and de-
part from Cheyenne daily. Mr.. Deuel. is
superintendent of the Nebraska and Mr..
Touhey of tho Colorado division of the
Union Pacific.
, 1887-10-30

of Timothy G. Donahue. Last heard
from at Nebraska. Any person knowing
anything relating to his present wheres
bouts will confer a great favor on his
mother by sending his address to her at
2203 Stout street, Denver, Col.
Mrs Don ,HUE,
Just arrived from Worcester, Mass.
, 1887-10-30

If you anticipate buying a silk or satin
dress call at s.. Kellner's, for you can buy
one there for a great deal less than the
wholesale cost, as the stock will be closed
out very soon.
, 1887-10-30

Only good second rate hotel in the city
Board and room only S. so to Sc so pei
week. G. f. HALL, Prop.
, 1887-10-30
Red Cross,

An order of the Red Cross will be es-
tabllshed here, and all old members and
those who would like to join are invited,
There will be a meeting at K. of p. hall.
Seventeenth street, next Tuesday evening
at !:3O, to make arrangements. All are
invited. Remember it is a temperance
order. NJ. J. GARPPIT
, 1887-10-30

The Kinder-slnfonie to be given at
Library hall next Tuesday evening will be
the most unique and attractive social
entertainment ever attempted in the city.
The participants will be the Misses
Sprague, Moore, Bergman. Smith, Louise
Smith and Barkwell, Mrs. Baxter, Mrs.
Fred VOORHEES,, Mrs. Freeborn, Mrs.
Bush, Prof. Hutchinson, DR.. Stevens and
Messrs. Wilcox, Bush, Adams, Ash
worth, David, Rossier and Victor Da
Prato.
Engraving in all its branches Is done at
NGHNER, BUEOHNER & Co.'S
, 1887-10-30
WANTS.

Now is your time to save money in
buying dry goods and millinery, as s.
Kellner is selling everything in that line
regardless of cost to close out his business
as soon as possible.
, 1887-10-30

There is no need for you to be cold this
winter. | will sell you an overcoat for
Sc. 90. L. Greentree. the Clothier.
, 1887-10-30

Sowo the Children. They are es-
1870 pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc. We guarantee Ackers English
Remedy a positive cure. 1t saves
hours of anxious watching. Sold by
DR.. w. N. Hunt.
, 1887-10-30

anu EE-a uOUSEA
FERRIS MOVES O
206 Fifteenth street
, 1887-10-30

For fine watch repairing,
DAVID MILLER, Idelman block.
, 1887-10-30

Overshoes, Felt Boots and German
COCKS at l.. Greentree's,
the Clothier.
, 1887-10-30
NEW LOCAL NOTICES.


Notice OF Meeting.
The annual meeting of the John
Hunton company will take place at the
oFce of the company in Cheyenne on
Wednesday Nov. 9, 1887.
II. E. TEscHEMAoHER, Sec.
, 1887-10-30

,ch1ves & historical Dept; Oh venue, Hyo.
, 1887-10-30
FOR SALE.
FOR HENT.

For RENI-The brick residence corner
Twenty first and Ferguson streets, will be
for rent after Nov. Is. Apply to John
Chase.
, 1887-10-30

For RENT-By Ferris. nicely furnished
houses and rooms. 206 Fifteenth street
For RENT. offices, houses and fur.
nished or unfinished rooms. s. B.
Tuttle, with E. E. Warren.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28
GOOdsO<
Notice No. 1898.

Us Land Once. Oberlin, Kas, Mar. Il, 1857
nee by N Motherhood against Henry Wriece
Tor abandoning his homestead entry No.
4&S, dated Aug. II. 1885, upon the ne or eec-
uon a. town south. range 81 west, in Thomas
county. Kansas, with q view to the cancella.
ti0n OF said entry and alleging abandonment:
mas wholly failed to build house or establish
residence on said land since making said
entry; the said parties are hereby summonesi
70 appear at this ONCE on the Sd day Of June.
Ise., AZ III O'Clock q. M, TO respond and fur.
nisn testimony cOncerningsaid alleged aban.
dOnment. FRANK RACON Re0js,or
Bently &C. 5Ssnrs
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28

Wei CAT, you old skinner, just hold
your hand up while tell you something.
Did you see old Joe Brown laying those
brick in that hole across from the Newell
House! Well, that's the new bank that
YOUR croaker friends have said never
would be built The plans for the new
building are here now and the carpenters
are figuring on a contract for one of the
finest bank buildings in the state 55xSS,
faced with pressed brick, and to cost
$4,000. Doesn't it look as though some
: one had considerable faith in the town.
Is it worth anything to town for some
man or men or institution to take the
lead and put $50. 900 or 10000 in brick
building and thus assure the growth and
prosperity of the place and inaugurate a
wave of progress that will carry every
one else along in its wake? That's what
the First National Bank people are doing
and what they still propose to do. Fig
ures might lie but facts are mighty point
ed concerns sometimes.
R.? Well, you know they do say that
the Santa Fe road proposes to build an
air line straight west from Minneapolis.
Rams, to Denver, Col, and that the
reason the NJ. p. r. r. bonds failed to
carry in Sheridan county recently was be-
cause the Santa Fe people got in their
work over there and defeated the prOpo-
sition so that they could get there instead.
Pretty "How to do. when the railroads
are fighting each other to see who shall
reach Colby first isn't it.
Did yOu hear any old codger growing
about too much rain! That's what they
are beginning to do. and in earnest too
1t seems as though some people were
never happy unless they were miserable
Did you know that the First National
Bank had blotters to give away and ele
giant calenders too if you want them.
There's a man talking of renting the
Newell House and it will probably be
opened in a very short time now.
They say the only reason that the New
ell House can't be rented for an even
ings entertainment and the admission
of the General Public is that the General
Public chews tobacco and splits on the
floor. That's the dog gondest reason in
the world. Just as though the General
Public couldn't make hog of itself if it
wanted to. Wonder if St. Peter lets
people who chew tobacco into Heaven
to spit on dem golden Streets but then
the General Public wouldn't look COM
Portable in Heaven anyhow. Some peo-
pie are silly. o. III. THUMB
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28
NOtice-Timber Culture No. S047.
{. s. Land Office, Oberlin, Kansas.

March 90 1857.
complaint having been entered at this Office
by George w. GOOdsOe against Charles c. Good.
rich for failure to comply with law as to tim.
Der culture entry No. 1851. dated Feb. q, 1896
upon the sw ar sec III, town south, range "a
the cancellation of said entry; contestant
alleging that Charles c. Goodrich has failed to
break or cause to be broken 5 acres of said
tract during the first year since his said entry
as required by law.
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office on the 9Th day Of June.
ISe!. at 10 O'Clock m to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged failure.
FRANK BACON, Register.
UOo0soe. s-l0aprsl
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28
Notice No. S1O2.

Z. S. Land Office, Oberlin, Kans.,
April 8. 1887.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by George Wilson against John W. Andrews
for abandoning his homestead entryNO. 471S,
dated Aug: y, 1885, upon the Sc i sec "a, town
ship south. range s. west, in Thomas county
kans., with view to the cance'latiO of said
entry; alleging that defendant has never
made any improvements whatever upon said
land since making said entry.
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office on the 18th day of June,
ieS., at 10 O'Clock a. m, to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged abandon
ment. FRANK BACON, Register
Pingree 6.QanrIl
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28
Newell House !
The Finest and Best Appoint
ed Hotel in the West.
Fitted up with All the Late
Hotel Improvements.
Four Story Brick, and in the
Liveliest Town in the
West.

This hotel is now completed and ready
for occupancy. 1t is four story, 5OxSO
and fitted up with all the latest hotel i'm
provements and appliances, electric bel
system. etc. The hotel is now ready fol-
KENT, and propositions will be received
for its rental either furnished or unfur-
nished. Hotel men will find it to Their
advantage to figure upon this hotel. Ad.
dress all communications to E. A. Hall,
care of First National Bank. Colby, Kas.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28
Alias Notice-Timber Culture No. S717.
Us. Land ONO. waKeeney, Kans.

April, 1857.
Complaint having been entered at this ONCE
BY Thomas H. Kear against Glenn r. Rothneil
Tor failure to comply with law as to Timber
culture Entry No $40. dated June Il 1855, upon
the 81 or sec Is. town 10 ranges 6 " in Thomas
county Kansas with view to the cancellation
OF eaid entry; contestant alleging that said
Glenn X. Rothnell has wholly failed to break
acres OF said tract or cause the same to be
done since the date OF this said entry more
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Once on the 9TH day of May,
10. At III O'Clock. q. m. to respond and furnish
testimony cOncering said alleged failure.
". c. L. BEARD, Register.
7-l0apr2l
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28
SEAI]

COLBY, KANs., April q. 1857.
l, TOney Fannall who made settlement and
improvement upon the northwest quarter of
section 8, town 6, south of range So, west Il e
same being special school land. do hereby give
to establish my claim to the land above de-
scribed. and that expect to prove my residence
and cultivation before the probate Judge
Thomas county, Kansas. at Colby, Kansas on
May II. 1887, by two of the following witnesses
E. A. McCOmber, charles l.. Ayers, Fred Nehls
and Siddy NJ. G. Stephens. all of OtterbOurne
kanS. TONEY FANNALL.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28
COLBY, KANS.. ADril q 1SS

COLBY. KANs., April q. 1887.
l. w. H. Archer who made settlement and
Improvement upon the northeast quarter OF
section -. town south. range 33 west, the
same being school land. do hereby give
notice of my intention to make proof to estab-
lish my claim to the land above described, and
that expect to prove my residence and cult
walton before the Probate Judge of Thomas
county. Kansas. At Colby. Kansas on May llth
1857. by two of the following witnesses:
&C. PASSED.. s. c. passed., G. c. Scott, ].
Hullinger, all Of Otterbourne. Kans.
VIII, ARCHER
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28
J " Hutchinson Before NJ. Adams a Jus

} W Hutchinson Before Nj Adams a JUS
VS. Stice of the Peace of Morgan
VIC. Pinnell J township Thomas Co Kan
SAID defendant is hereby notified that on
that garniShment summons for the sum of
fifty dollars was issued by the above named
Justice OF the Peace against his money and
goods on the above entitled action and that
said cause will be heard on the 18th day of
May. 1887. wv. HUrCHINsON.
Attest N. J. ADAMS, Justice of Peace 6-S
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-28
TERMS OF SALE:

One-tenth the purchase price must be cash
in land. and the balance secured by . bond
approved by the county clerk. Bidders are
required to make cash deposit as an evil
deuce of good faith.
6iyen under my hand this I'd day of April,
lecs. CHAS. u. HOvEY,
County Treasurer.